PPA Advisory
Independent PPA Advisory for South African Businesses
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is one of the most significant commercial commitments your business will make in the energy space. The terms you agree to — price, duration, flexibility, and risk allocation — have long-term financial consequences. Energy Brokers provides independent PPA advisory: we're not tied to any IPP, so our only goal is to secure the best possible deal for you.
The basics
What is a Power Purchase Agreement?
A Power Purchase Agreement is a long-term contract between your business (the offtaker) and a renewable energy generator (an IPP). It sets out the price per kWh, the contract duration, the energy technology (solar, wind, or BESS), and the responsibilities of each party. PPAs typically run for 5 to 20 years — which is exactly why getting the terms right from the outset matters.
Independence matters
Why Independent PPA Advice Matters
Most IPPs will present you with their own PPA — structured in their favour. Without independent advice, you have no visibility into whether the pricing is competitive, the terms are fair, or whether another IPP could offer a better deal for your specific energy profile. Energy Brokers is not tied to any single supplier. We compare available options across our vetted IPP network and negotiate on your behalf — giving you competitive tension that consistently delivers better commercial outcomes.
Access 1,500+ MW of vetted wind, solar, and BESS projects across South Africa.
Our process
Our PPA Advisory Process
Energy Profile Assessment
We analyse your current electricity consumption, tariff structure, and energy goals to identify the right PPA configuration for your business.
IPP Sourcing & Comparison
We identify and compare suitable IPP projects from our vetted network — solar, wind, or BESS — matched to your load profile and timeline.
PPA Negotiation
We lead commercial term negotiations on your behalf, ensuring pricing, duration, flexibility provisions, and risk allocation are structured in your favour.
Contract & Close
We provide technical and commercial support through to financial close, including review of final PPA.
Compare
Solar PPA vs Wind PPA: Which is Right for Your Business?
Solar PPA
Solar PPAs typically offer lower per-kWh pricing and are well-suited to businesses with high daytime electricity demand. Generation is predictable and consistent during daylight hours, making solar an efficient match for commercial and industrial operations running standard business hours.
Wind PPA
Wind PPAs provide generation across a broader time range — including evenings and overnight — making wind a strong complement to on-site solar or a standalone option for businesses with 24-hour energy demand. Wind projects are often available at competitive pricing for longer-term contracts.
Client feedback
Trusted By South African Businesses
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Energy Brokers played an important role in helping us understand the emerging wheeled energy market and the commercial opportunities available to UPP. Their team took the time to understand our energy requirements, explain the different contracting structures, and facilitate introductions to suitable market participants.
Jonathan Sher
Managing Director, Universal Paper & Plastics
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The work Energy Brokers did before any introductions was what made this deal possible. They analysed our energy requirements in detail, modelled the options, and laid out the trade-offs so they were easy to weigh up.
Highveld Industrial Park
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The real value came before any introductions were made. Energy Brokers took the time to understand our energy requirements in detail, modelled the options, and set out the trade-offs so we could weigh them up easily. By the time they brought the Supplier to the table, we already knew exactly what we were looking for. The conversation was focused, we were aligned from the outset, and the PPA we signed gave us the flexibility we needed.
Priyan Padayichie
Corporate Finance, Siyanda